• ARCH 4020

    Advanced Design Research Studio
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.61

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Students pursue a semester long advanced design project. Prerequisite: ARCH 4010.

  • ARCH 4500

    Special Topics in Architecture
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Topical offerings in architecture. For a one-page course description and recommended baseline academic experience, please be in touch with the faculty member or academic advisor. 

  • ARCH 2710

    CAAD 3D Geometrical Modeling and Visualization
     Rating

    4.83

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.65

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A comprehensive hands-on course in three-dimensional computer aided design that ranges from beginning to advanced methods in geometrical modeling, macro programming, and visualization used in design related disciplines. The class explores approaches to design made possible through computer-based methods. Lectures and workshops provide a conceptual and applied framework, examine state-of-the-art techniques today,and speculate on future advances

  • ARCH 7010

    Foundation Studio III
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.65

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Intermediate-level design problems, emphasizing analysis and synthesis of complex contextual, cultural, and constructional issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 6020 or chair permission.

  • ARCH 7020

    Foundation Studio IV
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Intermediate-level design problems, emphasizing structure, enclosure, life safety and building systems. Prerequisite: ARCH 7010

  • ARCH 5420

    Digital Animation & Storytelling
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    2.75

     GPA

    3.67

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    An exploration of moviemaking through exercises in computer animation. Approximately five independently developed short animations constitute the work of the semester, culminating in a one- to five-minute long final movie project. It is anticipated that an interdisciplinary group of students admitted to the seminar will bring perspectives from across the visual & design arts. Movie projects may range in creative subject areas. Instructor Consent

  • ARCH 6010

    Foundation Studio I
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.67

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introductory design problems in architecture for  First Professional degree students.  Emphasizes developing a systemic approach to design on the land and in the city through experience with a constructional kit of parts and an awareness of the role of architectural theory and history in the design process. The faculty reviews all work in ARCH 6010-6020 to determine the progress and potential of each student.

  • ARCH 4100

    Independent Design Research (Thesis) Seminar
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.68

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Architectural research methods are introduced and applied to the development of an undergraduate thesis in Architecture. Students develop and investigate research questions, research methods, and data sources.

  • ARCH 8480

    Professional Practices
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.69

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces the primary issues involved in the practice of architecture: professional ethics, business practices, project process and management, personnel management, management of the process of producing a building, and the methods available to do so.

  • ARCH 2150

    Global Sustainability
     Rating

    3.87

     Difficulty

    2.15

     GPA

    3.71

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Earth's ecosystems are unraveling at an unprecedented rate, threatening human wellbeing and posing substantial challenges to contemporary society. Designing sustainable practices, institutions, and technologies for a resource-constrained world is our greatest challenge. This integrated and interdisciplinary course prepares students to understand, innovate and lead the efforts necessary to engage in this task.